Page 1 of 1
| Licencing - a minor relaxation 29/05/2019 at 14:31 #118532 | |
simmybear
58 posts |
As someone who has been a loyal user and customer (owning all the simulations) I would like to suggest that there is room for a shift in licencing policy to allow the extension of use of software on 2 machines per user name to overcome the bugbear of de-licencing and re-licencing. Even major software companies (Adobe for example, also with licence free use of versions on Android and IOS) in licencing their software allow 2 active licences per user purchase, recognising that users are likely to have both a desktop and laptop, or home and office system. I use predominantly a desktop at home but also a laptop, it seems harsh that whilst a major commercial concern (not renowned for their generosity) allow the latitude of 2 active licences and SimSig do not. Please could i ask that the powers that be give some consideration to this especially in these times when users 'flow' between multiple devices. Thank You SIMON Last edited: 29/05/2019 at 14:31 by simmybear Reason: None given Log in to reply The following user said thank you: BenWright |
| Licencing - a minor relaxation 29/05/2019 at 15:55 #118533 | |
BenWright
195 posts |
I agree, would be a lot easier to switch onto a new computer!
Log in to reply |
| Licencing - a minor relaxation 06/10/2019 at 17:43 #120769 | |
|
ambergatesm
36 posts |
I have a setup at home that runs up to 3 screens using Multiuser on my home network. This works for donationware sims, but not for pay ware. I have bought some sims that I would like to use in this way, but would have to buy a licence for each computer that I use.
Last edited: 07/10/2019 at 04:39 by Andrew G Reason: None given Log in to reply |
| Licencing - a minor relaxation 06/10/2019 at 18:31 #120771 | |
|
sloppyjag
480 posts |
There was a mention by GeoffM in the shout box a while back of something in development to allow licencing over a LAN rather than per machine. Not sure what stage that is at. So I guess it's a case of watch this space.
Planotransitophobic! Log in to reply |
| Licencing - a minor relaxation 07/10/2019 at 01:37 #120775 | |
GeoffM
6376 posts |
sloppyjag in post 120771 said:There was a mention by GeoffM in the shout box a while back of something in development to allow licencing over a LAN rather than per machine. Not sure what stage that is at. So I guess it's a case of watch this space.I can confirm this is indeed being planned. SimSig Boss Log in to reply |
| Licencing - a minor relaxation 07/10/2019 at 10:26 #120785 | |
|
ambergatesm
36 posts |
Thanks for that information. So, I Should be able to do multiplayer with pay ware at some point?
Log in to reply |
| Licencing - a minor relaxation 07/10/2019 at 10:29 #120786 | |
headshot119
4869 posts |
ambergatesm in post 120785 said:Thanks for that information. So, I Should be able to do multiplayer with pay ware at some point?I'm not sure what the issue is that you having? You can use payware in multiplayer at the moment, the server needs a license but so do the clients. "Passengers for New Lane, should be seated in the rear coach of the train " - Opinions are my own and not those of my employer Log in to reply |
| Licencing - a minor relaxation 07/10/2019 at 17:07 #120803 | |
|
ambergatesm
36 posts |
The issue is that I play on my own using multiplayer to power several separate computers, The Computer that I use as the server is licenced, but the clients connected to it are me
Log in to reply |
| Licencing - a minor relaxation 08/10/2019 at 17:32 #120832 | |
ajax103
1120 posts |
sloppyjag in post 120771 said:There was a mention by GeoffM in the shout box a while back of something in development to allow licencing over a LAN rather than per machine. Not sure what stage that is at. So I guess it's a case of watch this space.It's probably just me but how would this work over a LAN rather then per machine in theory? I've just never heard of anything being done this way... Log in to reply |
| Licencing - a minor relaxation 08/10/2019 at 18:19 #120833 | |
|
GeoffM
6376 posts |
ajax103 in post 120832 said:sloppyjag in post 120771 said:In the ideal world, you would not need to know how it works, just that it does work!There was a mention by GeoffM in the shout box a while back of something in development to allow licencing over a LAN rather than per machine. Not sure what stage that is at. So I guess it's a case of watch this space.It's probably just me but how would this work over a LAN rather then per machine in theory? SimSig Boss Last edited: 08/10/2019 at 18:19 by GeoffM Reason: None given Log in to reply The following users said thank you: Stephen Fulcher, ajax103, Trainfan344 |
| Licencing - a minor relaxation 09/10/2019 at 13:33 #120848 | |
|
ajax103
1120 posts |
GeoffM in post 120833 said:ajax103 in post 120832 said:Granted but that doesn’t explain how licensing works in general terms for multiple userssloppyjag in post 120771 said:In the ideal world, you would not need to know how it works, just that it does work!There was a mention by GeoffM in the shout box a while back of something in development to allow licencing over a LAN rather than per machine. Not sure what stage that is at. So I guess it's a case of watch this space.It's probably just me but how would this work over a LAN rather then per machine in theory? 
Log in to reply |
| Licencing - a minor relaxation 09/10/2019 at 15:45 #120850 | |
|
GeoffM
6376 posts |
ajax103 in post 120848 said:GeoffM in post 120833 said:That's because I haven't worked it out yet.ajax103 in post 120832 said:Granted but that doesn’t explain how licensing works in general terms for multiple users ;)sloppyjag in post 120771 said:In the ideal world, you would not need to know how it works, just that it does work!There was a mention by GeoffM in the shout box a while back of something in development to allow licencing over a LAN rather than per machine. Not sure what stage that is at. So I guess it's a case of watch this space.It's probably just me but how would this work over a LAN rather then per machine in theory?
SimSig Boss Log in to reply |
| Licencing - a minor relaxation 09/10/2019 at 19:21 #120861 | |
|
ajax103
1120 posts |
GeoffM in post 120850 said:ajax103 in post 120848 said:Well there is thatGeoffM in post 120833 said:That's because I haven't worked it out yet. ;)ajax103 in post 120832 said:Granted but that doesn’t explain how licensing works in general terms for multiple users ;)sloppyjag in post 120771 said:In the ideal world, you would not need to know how it works, just that it does work!There was a mention by GeoffM in the shout box a while back of something in development to allow licencing over a LAN rather than per machine. Not sure what stage that is at. So I guess it's a case of watch this space.It's probably just me but how would this work over a LAN rather then per machine in theory?
Log in to reply |